Amidst the tension, they arrived at Water Dock.

Xavier smiled ambiguously at Stefan. “Stefan, why don’t we have a friendly competition? If you find her first, I’ll accept the fact that she’s yours and will forever consider her out of my reach. However, if I find her first… I’ll make my move!”

“Whatever,” Stefan replied nonchalantly.

“You’re the most generous man in Beach City!” Xavier exclaimed before opening the door and hastily getting out of the car. He immediately started searching for Renee.

Stefan, on the other hand, slowly got out of the car and smoothed out the wrinkles on his high-end suit. Like an emperor on tour, he scanned the surroundings arrogantly.

Water Dock’s antique market was the largest antique market in Beach City.

Since it was located at a strategic intersection between several countries, many valuable treasures were smuggled and sold there. As a result, many local traders became wealthy. Likewise, with an increased wealth came an increased crime rate. The area also lay host to various underground gangs.

crowd like a tourist. He browsed around before finally stopping in front of a

stall owner was a dark, old man with a white beard. A coarse linen cloth was spread on the ground,

copper coins, jade wares, ancient paintings, and pottery figurines. Every treasure looked like it existed long ago. Evidently, these antiques

were countless other stalls that looked alike—even the treasures they sold looked similar, catching the attention of only a few who’d stop to look at

man?” The old man asked

here. I personally excavated all these treasures.

to buy anything,” Stefan

and looked at Stefan. “You look like someone important. If you’re willing to search for someone at a messy place like this, that person must mean a

like an expert who’s been here

stroking his beard briefly. “I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, but I certainly know a thing or

Stefan proceeded to sit on a bamboo chair

retrieved a bamboo tube with dozens of

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